When to start psychological therapy?

Many people wonder whether or not they need to go to therapy, and when is the right time to do so. The answer is not simple, as it depends on many personal and situational factors. However, there are some signs that may indicate that it may be appropriate to seek professional help.

In general, it is recommended to initiate psychological therapy when:

• You feel that there is a problem that affects you negatively in your personal, family, work or social life, and that you are not able to solve by yourself.
• You experience intense and unpleasant emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt or fear, which prevent you from enjoying the things you like or fulfilling your obligations.
• You have difficulty relating to others, either due to lack of confidence, shyness, aggressiveness, jealousy, dependence or isolation.
• You have suffered a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, a breakup, a job layoff or a serious illness, and you are unable to cope with the grief.
• You have physical symptoms that have no apparent medical cause, such as headaches, insomnia, fatigue, digestive or sexual problems.
• You repeat patterns of behavior that harm you or make you feel dissatisfied, such as procrastinating, binge eating, smoking, drinking or consuming other substances.
• You want to improve some aspect of your personality, such as your self-esteem, your assertiveness, your creativity or your motivation.

Psychological therapy is a process that helps you to know yourself better.It is not a sign of weakness or insanity, but a courageous and responsible decision to take care of your mental and emotional health. This is not a sign of weakness or insanity, but a courageous and responsible decision to take care of your mental and emotional health.

Psychological therapy is developed in several phases: the initial evaluation, where information about the problem is gathered and objectives are established; the intervention itself, where the most appropriate techniques are applied according to the case; the follow-up, where the results are evaluated and relapses are prevented; and the therapeutic discharge, where the process is terminated.

If you think you can benefit from psychological therapy, do not hesitate to contact us in confidence. Remember that asking for help is the first step in improving your well-being and quality of life..